Advanced degree pathways for athletic trainers in northern Michigan
Less Money. Less Time.
Grand Valley State University combined degree programs offer students the opportunity to complete both an undergraduate and graduate degree, meeting their unique personal, academic, and career goals. Pursuing a combined degree can reduce the cost and total time required to complete both. Our unique partnership with Northwestern Michigan College, allows you to start here and stay here to complete 3 years of the program locally.
Qualified undergraduates may be admitted to the program and obtain a bachelor's degree in allied health sciences and a master's in athletic training within the accelerated time frame. Undergraduates apply to the athletic training program in the fall of their junior year.
Why Pursue a Combined Degree at Grand Valley?
- Personal attention by faculty in all courses and labs in our student-centered program.
- Consistent high pass rates on the Board of Certification (BOC) exam for athletic trainers. The program is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).
- Accelerate your career trajectory and complete your degrees one step ahead of the competition.
- Respond to emerging job markets.
- Meet the growing national need for more master's trained employees.
- Gain valuable internship and career opportunities through partnerships in the West Michigan area.
Career Options
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) states that ten of the 20 fastest-growing occupations are healthcare-related. They also predict 3.2 million new wage and salary healthcare jobs. Graduates in the field of athletic training can be found anywhere people are active. This includes professional sports organizations, hospitals, clinics, colleges and universities, the military, and the performing arts.
